Family of Harry Belafonte gifted with key to the city during Harlem Week

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The family of the late Emmy-award winning artist and civil rights advocate Harry Belafonte was presented with the key to the city on Sunday as part of the 49th annual Harlem Week.

Standing up a stage on West 135th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard, elected officials celebrated the life of Harlem native Harry Belafonte in front of an enthusiast crowd. The singer, songwriter was heralded as not only a pioneer in music but also a trailblazer in Black empowerment.